i never criticized a sponsor...i was just trying to understand why people recommend using a sponsor, when being a sponsor doesn't appear to mean much....as an example, regarding car rental, of the 4 car rental companies on the sponsor list, i believe AAA and Kenny's are truly excellent reputable companies based on the many positive forum comments....but there are hardly any comments or information about the other 2 companies....by no means does it mean they are bad, but there is also nothing or very little to show they are good...so those who advise to "just go with a sponsor" may not be offering the safest advice

and point taken about (most) critical posts not being removed here....but i know for a fact some have been

i'll stop commenting on this topic now